Being accused of a crime is a terrifying experience. The stress, confusion, and fear can be overwhelming. However, it’s crucial to remember that you have rights and options. Understanding these rights and seeking professional legal representation can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Your Rights Upon Arrest From the moment you […]
Embarking on the path of divorce is undoubtedly a challenging and emotionally charged experience. Amidst the turmoil of dissolving a marriage, securing the right legal representation becomes crucial. However, the legal landscape can be confusing, with terms like “divorce attorney” and “family lawyer” often used interchangeably. While both professionals operate within the realm of family
The US Attorney has reported on the guilty plea from the former accounting chief at celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi’s LA law firm, Girardi Keese, who embezzled tens of millions from firm clients. The law firm has closed following Girardi’s sentencing for fraud. The US Attorney media release on the case is below – Former Accounting
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Former Owner of ‘The Timepiece Gentleman’ Luxury Watch Consignment Store in Beverly Hills Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles man who ran a Beverly Hills luxury watch consignment business and was known as “The Timepiece Gentleman” pleaded guilty today to swindling dozens of his customers of out a total of at
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Alston & Bird has expanded its Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team with the addition of partner Kelly Hagedorn in the firm’s London office. With extensive cyber incident response experience, Kelly advises clients on data protection, regulatory enforcement, and privacy litigation. “Kelly brings a formidable track record of advising companies through high-stakes data breach incident response during a time
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Another non-equity partnership tier is added to a big law firm as Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton make a strategic move to join other big law firms in the non-equity partnership ranks. Cleary’s adoption of a non-equity partnership tier marks a departure from its traditional single-tier structure, where all partners held an ownership stake in
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(Source: Pexels) We all want our cars to work exactly as advertised and, most of the time, they do. But, sadly, there are times when the cars we buy don’t work as expected and there are even times when they fall apart and fail entirely. That’s when they are considered a lemon and, frankly, you
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Partner Enhances Firm’s Powerful Regulatory & Enforcement Capabilities David Martin Connelly, a nationally recognized energy regulatory lawyer with more than 25 years of experience representing electric utilities and other industry clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and U.S. Courts of Appeals, has returned to McGuireWoods as a partner in Washington, D.C. Connelly provides
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Emma is a specialist litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with experience in a broad range of commercial and civil disputes, including contracts, insurance, and company law issues. Emma has particular expertise in trust disputes, estate claims, and complex relationship property division. She began her legal career at another specialist litigation firm in Auckland and has been with LeeSalmonLong since 2018.
To build a successful business from the ground up is the very embodiment of the much-vaunted American Dream. Unfortunately, it’s also an extremely difficult task. According to official Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, the first year is promising; the overall one-year survival rate for businesses ranges from 74-78%. The longer term picture is less promising
